To make sure you get the correct tests you must indicate the type of commercial vehicle you will drive and the endorsement(s) you will use

The test fee is $125

The knowledge test is a 50-question general test with additional separate tests for each endorsement. To pass the test you must answer at least 80% of the questions correctly.

If you fail the knowledge test you must wait seven days before taking it again. You may re-take the test as many times as you like, but if you have not passed it after 180 days, you will need to renew your permit.

Once you pass the test, MVC will validate your permit for practice driving. You will need to practice for 10 days accompanied by another person before you can take the road test.

CDL road test
All CDL Applicants are required to take the CDL road test. You can schedule an appointment for a CDL road test 20 days after you successfully complete the knowledge test. School bus road tests may be scheduled 20 days after successfully passing the knowledge test. A safety specialist will ride with you and judge you on three parts:

Pre-trip

Basic Skills

Road Skills

CDL Road Test Sites

Bakers Basin

Cherry Hill- (double CDL course)

Eatontown

Lodi- (double CDL course)

Rahway- (double CDL course)

Randolph

Wayne

Winslow- (double CDL course)

Make sure you bring the following things to the road test:

A vehicle with the current inspection sticker, registration and insurance card (unless covered by PUC or federal DOT regulations). MVC will not supply the vehicle

Valid examination permit

Licensed driver qualified to operate the commercial vehicle used for testing

Once you pass the CDL road test, you may take your permit and authorization slip to your local MVC Agency to obtain your license.

If you fail the CDL road test, you must wait at least two weeks before re-taking the test. If you fail the test several times, MVC may require that you wait six months before taking the road test again.